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The Steve Allen Sunday night show had the right to two options after my first performance
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"The Steve Allen Sunday night show had the right to two options after my first performance"

- Shelley Berman

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This quote by Shelley Berman is describing his sneak preview on the Steve Allen Sunday night show. He is indicating that the show offered him two choices after his performance. This might indicate that the show either wished to keep him on as a regular entertainer or they wished to give him a one-time look. It is likely that the program was impressed with his performance and wanted to keep him on as a routine entertainer. This quote is a testimony to Shelley Berman's talent and the impact he had on the program. It is also a suggestion of the value of making an excellent first impression. It is clear that Shelley Berman made a long lasting impression on the Steve Allen Sunday night show and was provided two options as a result.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Shelley Berman somewhere between February 3, 1926 and today. He/she was a famous Comedian from USA. The author also have 20 other quotes.

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